Scottish Widows Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Scottish Widows offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Scottish Widows and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.

I am a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its problematic. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be moved onto a permanent contract before the expiry of my set term? Would this assist my cause when applying for a mortgage with lend

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Scottish Widows will they want to assess my experience, my history of contracting, the length of my current contract and the likelihood of it being renewed? If so I will start to get the paperwork together.

I am finding the process of looking for a contractor mortgage very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

As a contractor (in the Oil & Gas industry) is it necessary for me to supply at least six months of both business and personal bank statements as part of the vetting process for Scottish Widows.I am not convinced that my broker is correct.

Could a contractor mortgage with Scottish Widows be a better option for me than a traditional Scottish Widows mortgage ?

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